Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Senior Project Manager

Our client is a well-established Design-Build General Contractor based in Ohio, recognized for delivering high-quality projects across several sectors. Their current focus includes leading major Data Center developments in the Columbus area-high-visibility, high-complexity builds that demand strong leadership on site. They are seeking an experienced Lead Superintendent with a track record of managing large-scale, ground-up projects. This individual will be responsible for driving the daily execution of complex builds, overseeing field teams, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring projects meet strict safety, quality, and scheduling standards. The right candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated projects while leveraging the company's robust internal resources, technical expertise, and collaborative approach. The organization offers highly competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a company culture rooted in trust, respect, and a genuine family-oriented atmosphere-an environment where professionals can grow long-term and truly feel valued.

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading all project activities with the highest level of honesty, integrity, and ethical compliance.
• Serving as the primary liaison between ownership, design teams (architects/engineers), consultants, and internal stakeholders for day-to-day project execution.
• Developing, maintaining, and managing comprehensive project schedules, including critical path analysis and coordination of long-lead, mission-critical equipment and materials essential to data center delivery.
• Overseeing the implementation and enforcement of all safety programs, ensuring full compliance with company standards and industry regulations across all subcontractors and site operations.
• Making strategic decisions related to project performance, including scheduling, logistics planning, delivery sequencing, quality control, and staffing strategies for all trade partners.
• Coordinating and overseeing daily activities among all trades to ensure seamless field operations, efficient workflow, and alignment with project milestones.
• Troubleshooting and resolving project-level challenges involving design clarifications, procedural conflicts, resource availability, and equipment or labor constraints.
• Building and managing strong working relationships with subcontractors, including handling labor relations issues as they arise.
• Reviewing, approving, and managing mock-ups, testing procedures, and commissioning-related activities specific to data center systems.
• Tracking and supporting project financial performance, assisting in maintaining budgets and identifying risks or cost-saving opportunities.
• Participating in the billing process, including Work-In-Place (WIP) reporting, verification of completed work, and review of subcontractor invoices and payment applications.
• Ensuring all work is executed in full compliance with approved contract documents, specifications, and quality expectations unique to mission-critical environments.
• Collaborating with design and engineering teams to evaluate, document, and implement design changes or value-engineering solutions.
• Maintaining continuous, clear communication with all project partners to keep stakeholders informed of progress, issues, and decisions.
• Leading or supporting project meetings, including preparing agendas, facilitating discussions, and capturing meeting minutes when required.
• Taking on additional responsibilities as directed by executive leadership to support overall project or organizational objectives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Senior Project Manager will have:

• 6 or more years experience as a lead Superintendent responsible for leading large project sites in one or more of the following areas: Hyperscale Datacenters, Complex Industrial Projects, or Large Scale Vertical Construction
• Ability to apply effective management techniques to maximize project performance.
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is essential.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills.
• Must have previous experience managing construction projects on large, complex and on multiple projects, scheduling and maintaining financial control of the project.
• 4-year engineering, construction management degree is preferred but not required

What's on Offer

The Senior Project Manager will be offered:

• Highly competitive base salary ranging from $150,000 to $170,000, based on experience and project background.
• Annual performance-based bonuses, tied to individual and project success metrics.
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company support.
• Excellent health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Cell phone reimbursement to support daily project communication needs.
• Direct access and visibility to executive leadership, reporting to the Director of Construction, CEO, and COO.
• All work strictly within the Columbus metro area-no travel required, supporting strong work-life balance.
• Clear long-term career growth paths, supported by a stable pipeline of complex data center projects.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities, including guidance from senior leadership and technical experts.
• Strong, relationship-driven company culture with a supportive, family-oriented environment.
• Robust internal resources and project support teams, reducing administrative burden and enabling focus on project leadership.
• Opportunity to lead high-visibility, mission-critical data center builds, strengthening long-term career trajectory and industry reputation.